Joseph Swensen, the conductor and violinist on this album, is an American of Norwegian and Japanese descent who grew up in Harlem, New York City.
Performer Biography
Joseph Swensen, the conductor and violinist, has composed several works, including "Mantram" for string orchestra and a Symphony for horn and orchestra.
Interpretation
Joseph Swensen, the conductor and violinist, has a special interest in the art of 'play-direct,' extending this technique beyond the classical period to concertos by composers like Brahms, Barber, and Prokofiev.
Performer Biography
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra, featured on this album, has a discography exceeding 150 albums and has commissioned over 150 new works from various composers.
Album & Artwork
The cover image for this album is a 2004 painting titled "Mystic" by Magdolna Ban.
Recording & Production
This collection of violin concertos by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvořák, and Prokofiev was recorded in Usher Hall, Edinburgh, UK, across several sessions between 2002 and 2004.
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